Belgium braces for toughest test

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - Coach Roberto Martinez said Belgium passed "a test of character" in Monday's 3-2 injury-time victory over Japan, and that it bodes well for his team's World Cup quarterfinal against Brazil.

"In the World Cup you want to be perfect - but it's about getting through, it's about winning," said the Spaniard, who was hired by Belgium after a side packed with English Premier League talent collapsed against Wales in the Euro 2016 quarterfinal.

"This is down to the personality, to the focus, to the desire, to the never-give-up attitude of this group of players," Martinez said after substitute Nacer Chadli slammed home four minutes into stoppage time, breaking the hearts of Japan fans who watched their side score twice early in the second half.